Associations to the word «Localism»

Wiktionary

LOCALISM, noun. (countable) (linguistics) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality
LOCALISM, noun. (uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Dictionary definition

LOCALISM, noun. A phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality.
LOCALISM, noun. A partiality for some particular place.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope